The Operations Management (OM) Area in the Krannert School of Management is pleased to introduce two newly launched minors for undergraduate students enrolled in the School of Management. The 15 credit hour Applied Science Minor in Operations Management is defined for students in the Industrial Management program, and the nine credit hour Optional Minor in Operations Management is designed for all management majors.

The Operations function is essential to its mission to deliver goods and services. Typically, the operations function spans the manufacturing of products, the production of services and the movement of goods throughout the supply chain. Typically, students obtain employment with titles that include Production Planner, Procurement Specialist, Global Supply Associate Six Sigma Black Belt Associate, Manufacturing Analyst, and Management Associate.

The Operations Management discipline is consistently ranked highly by national and international publications. Our undergraduate program is presently ranked #3 by US News and World Report. Another distinguishing feature of our program is that it is uniquely designed to offer a mix of dedication 400 level classes and 500-level classes that also serve our equally highly ranked MBA program in Operations Management.